Quantum Device Engineer: Co-supervise & Advance Qubit Tech

PSI Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis (LEA); Villigen; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen is seeking a Quantum Device and Measurement Engineer to install, operate, and maintain advanced measurement setups for quantum information processing with superconducting circuits. You will also sustain and enhance nanofabrication for high-coherence qubits.

The role involves co-supervising Master and semester students and collaborating with a vibrant community of quantum researchers, with strong English communication and Python skills desired.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or relevant engineering required.
• Experience with dilution refrigerators and nanofabrication beneficial.
• Strong communication and English language skills.
• Good Python programming skills desirable.
• Background in superconducting circuit experiments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain control and measurement setups for quantum information processing with superconducting circuits.
• Maintain and improve nanofabrication process for high-coherence superconducting qubits in PSI PICO cleanroom.
• Contribute to fabrication of test samples and qubit characterization experiments.
• Co-supervise Master and semester students and interact with quantum researchers and technical experts.

Skills

Python

Communication

English

Problem solving

Education

PhD in physics or relevant engineering

Tools

Dilution refrigerator

Nanofabrication

Cleanroom fabrication

Microwave instrumentation

Job description

Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen is seeking a Quantum Device and Measurement Engineer to install, operate, and maintain advanced measurement setups for quantum information processing with superconducting circuits. You will also sustain and enhance nanofabrication for high-coherence qubits.

The role involves co-supervising Master and semester students and collaborating with a vibrant community of quantum researchers, with strong English communication and Python skills desired.